Guide to Membership

Introduction

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Welcome!

You have decided to become a

candidate for membership in

Mu Phi Epsilon, Professional

International Music Fraternity.

During the coming weeks you

will work with members of your

chapter who will help you learn

more about our Fraternity and

who we are. We are thrilled to

welcome you as a member of

Mu Phi Epsilon!

Rosemary Ames

International President

2011-2017

Congratulations in taking this step towards membership in Mu

Phi Epsilon! I hope you make as many wonderful memories in

your collegiate chapter as I did. Good luck as you begin your

journey in Music, Friendship, and Harmony!

-Jenny Smith, 2nd

International VP, Collegiate Advisor

Our alumni chapters and members throughout the country are

excited and happy in supporting and encouraging our

candidates. I wish you much success and hope you will enjoy

your membership in our wonderful Fraternity!

– Ruth Cuccia, 3rd

International VP, Alumni Advisor

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Copyright © 2014 Mu Phi Epsilon Professional Music Fraternity Reproduction is only approved for official chapters or officers for candidate training purposes. Please visit www.muphiepsilon.org or email [email protected] for more information.

http://www.muphiepsilon.org/

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Basics………………………………………………………1

Purposes, The Triangle, The Creed

Chapter 2: History and Organization………………………………8

Founders, The Badge, Professional Qualities

Chapter 3: Structure………………………………………………………..19

The IEB and IEO, DDs, Districts

Chapter 4: Membership………………………………………………….31

Eligibility, Candidates, and Members

Chapter 5: Operation and Staying Connected………………..41

Bylaws and Standing Rules, Documents

Robert’s Rules, Chapter meeting guidelines

Chapter 6: Foundation, Scholarships, and Awards………….51

Appendix A: Chapters and their Districts………………….…….58

Appendix B: Scholarships and Grants………………………..……64

Appendix C: Index……………………………………………………….…..68

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How to Use this Guide

For Candidates:

During every candidate meeting, your Vice President (or

other officers) will assign you a module to review so you

can learn more about our fraternity before you become a

member. After thoroughly reviewing all information, you

should have a good idea of how our fraternity works, how

it’s organized, benefits of being a member, and the value

it can have throughout your life. Keep this guide after

your initiation to refer to, should you ever need it.

For Vice President or Membership officers:

This book is divided into convenient modules that are

organized by like subjects. Realizing that different chapters

have different candidate training timelines, you can

combine modules as your needs dictate to complete this

book in the time you have allotted. Consider the following:

Module 1 should be reviewed every week

No modules should be skipped

Time should be saved during meetings for

candidate committee work, or group studying

Review each module yourself before you review it

with your candidates

Make review questions or games to reinforce the

information

Have other officers in your chapter be responsible

for teaching small sections every meeting

Candidates must complete the assessment or

interview at the end of the training period

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Prospective Membership Class

Officers or Committees

Service Project

Fundraising Project

Recital Information and Date

Initiation Date, Time, and Information

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My Initiation

Date of entry ceremony_____________________________________

Signature of Chapter President who presided at entry

ceremony:

______________________________________________________________

Signature of Vice President

______________________________________________________________

Signatures of other candidates for membership:

Chapter1: The Basics

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Outline of what you will learn in this module:

o Mu Phi Epsilon Purposes and Aims

o The Mu Phi Epsilon Creed

o “Our Triangle” – words and music

Material in this section should be reviewed every week, to

eventually be memorized.

You will have many occasions to sing “The Creed” and

“Our Triangle” as a member of Mu Phi Epsilon. These serve

to bring us together as members and remember our

purposes and aims.

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Purposes and Aims

The Mission of Mu Phi Epsilon

Foster the ideals of service

to school and community.

Develop an awareness that artistic gifts

are to be shared.

Promote high scholarship, musicianship,

and friendship through service.

Provide opportunities for strong

artistic and personal abilities.

Purposes

The recognition of scholarship and

musicianship, and the development of a bond

of friendship among its members.

Aims

The advancement of music in the community,

nation, and world through promotion of

musicianship, scholarship, therapy, and

education, with an emphasis on service

through music.


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The Mu Phi Epsilon Creed

The Mu Phi Epsilon Creed embodies all that we stand for.

I believe in MUSIC,

the noblest of all the arts,

a source of much that is

good, just and beautiful;

in FRIENDSHIP, marked by

love, kindness, and sincerity;

and in HARMONY, the essence of

a true and happy life.

I believe in the bond of our Fraternity,

loyal, generous, and self-sacrificing,

and its strength shall ever guide me

in the path that leads

upward toward the stars.

RUTH JANE KIRBY, Omega


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“Our Triangle”

The official song of Mu Phi Epsilon is called “Our Triangle.”

It was originally written and adopted in 1962 and revised

for four-part harmony in 1995. You have already heard

your fellow Mu Phis sing this at your induction ceremony,

and will again at your initiation. Use this page to study,

and use the next two pages to learn the music.

Words/Music by Revised/Rearranged by

Caliste Conant Walker Barbara Baker Harris Polome’

Iota Alpha Chapter, 1962 Mu Chi, Austin Alumni, 1995

Oh tell us what this life would be,

If it were not for song.

For music soothes the troubled heart,

And makes our courage strong.

But sad would all our music be if we

knew not a friend.

Our lives would very lonely be,

Our cares would never end.

With music, friends, and harmony

Our lives are filled with power.

As music sends us on our paths,

And brightens every hour.

Mu Phi, Mu Phi, Mu Phi Epsilon!


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Chapter 2: History and Organization

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o The founders and founding of Mu Phi Epsilon

o History of Mu Phi Epsilon

o The professional fraternity – how is it different from a

social fraternity, an honor society, a recognition

society?

o Other organizations a member of Mu Phi Epsilon may

join

o The four other national music fraternities

o The five national organizations with which Mu Phi

Epsilon is affiliated

o Qualities that a professional exhibits as a Mu Phi

Epsilon member

o The official badge of the Fraternity, and correct way to

wear it

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The Founders of Mu Phi Epsilon

Mu Phi Epsilon was founded at the Metropolitan College

of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 13, 1903 by

Professor Winthrop S. Sterling, Dean of the College, and

Elizabeth Mathias (later married to John W. Fuqua), a

member of the faculty.

Elizabeth Mathias Fuqua Winthrop S. Sterling

The Founding of Mu Phi Epsilon

Professor Winthrop S. Sterling had in mind a sorority for

women comparable in aim to Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music

Fraternity for men, of which he was a member. He

founded Mu Phi Epsilon to advance the cause of music in

America, and at the same time, develop fine young

women bound together in friendship through their

common interest in the art of music.


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The first Mu Phi Epsilon chapter established was Alpha

Chapter, organized with eight charter members including

Miss Mathias. They were soon joined by six more.

The Constitution and Bylaws were adopted, the design of

the badge and shield selected, the colors and flower

chosen, and the aims and ideals of the sorority were

established during those first meetings.

Expansion

During the very first month, Mu Phi Epsilon began to

expand with the installation of Beta Chapter, at the New

England Conservatory in Boston, Massachusetts, on

December 13, 1903. Within the first year, Gamma Chapter

at the University of Michigan School of Music, Ann Arbor,

Michigan, was installed on May 20, 1904.

Founders Day and Founder’s Fund

Founders Day is observed by collegiate and alumni

chapters each November to celebrate our founding on

November 13, 1903. It’s a time for members to pause and

recall the purposes and aims of our founders.

A Fraternity tradition is the voluntary contribution by each

member of one penny for each year since the founding of

Mu Phi Epsilon. This is sometimes called “Founders Day

Pennies.” Most chapters will include this amount for each

of their members when paying annual dues. It supports

the Fraternity’s Musicological Research Contest and

Original Composition Contest.


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Historical Items of Note

As the years passed, Mu Phi Epsilon changed with the

times. Some items to note are:

1915: Became an honor society

1944: Became a professional music sorority

1953: Golden Anniversary

1962: Became an international sorority- With the

installation of Alpha Tau Chapter at the Philippine

Women’s University in Manila, Philippine Islands.

Beta Xi chapter in the Philippines as well as the

Delta Iota chapter in Canada were later installed.

1977: Became a co-ed professional music

fraternity - in compliance with federal regulations

of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of

1972. Every chapter began initiating men.

1978: Diamond Jubilee - Observed in Kansas City

at the 1977 Diamond Jubilee Convention in

recognition of the 75th anniversary.

2003: Centennial Anniversary - Observed in

Cincinnati at a “Sterling Celebration” in recognition

of the 100th anniversary.

Official Membership Badge

Our badge signifies you are a member

and reminds us of our ideals. It is in the

shape of a triangle with raised gold lyre

and Greek letters ΜΦΕ on the edges of

the triangle. Care for your badge, as it is a

symbol to carry with you. YOU represent

all that it stands for.


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You may always order other badges by special order

through IEO, and other jewelry through the official

fraternity jeweler, as well as other merchandise with Mu

Phi Epsilon letters or our shield. Go to

www.muphiepsilon.org.

CANDIDATE PIN: This pin is worn only by candidates prior

to initiation. The candidate pin is usually the property of

the chapter. When you are initiated you give back your

candidate pin in exchange for your official membership

badge!

Guidelines for wearing the badge:

worn only by members and received at the

time of initiation

worn over the heart with the point straight up

not worn on a lapel (unless the jacket will not

be removed) or collar

worn on formal clothes only when the function

is Fraternity connected

worn on a level with the badge of another

fraternity or sorority and is never worn or used

in any other manner

Guidelines for wearing letters ():

Only members can wear letters

Should be worn in a respectful manner

Never worn when consuming alcohol

***Remember: you are a representative of Mu Phi

whenever you wear these!



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The Professional Fraternity

In general, a professional fraternity is a specialized

organization whose members are in a specific field of

professional education in accredited universities and

whose members are not members in other professional

fraternities for that field.

Mu Phi Epsilon is also a non-profit organization,

meaning that it uses its funds to achieve its goals, and no

individual may profit from its revenues.

Mu Phi Epsilon is a perfect example of a professional

music fraternity. Mu Phi Epsilon:

provides service to others through music,

promotes and advances music throughout the

world,

extends the bond of friendship among its members

in chapters, districts, international conventions, and

throughout the world,

develops members’ leadership qualities,

provides inspiration and encouragement from

members who are prominent in the professional

world,

encourages loyalty between Mu Phi Epsilon and

the educational institution where Chapter is

established.


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A professional fraternity is different from:

A social or general fraternity, which organizes the

social life of its members in accredited colleges and

universities.

An honor society, which recognizes superior scholastic

and/or leadership achievement either in broad fields

of education or departmental fields at either

undergraduate or graduate level.

A recognition society, which confers membership in

recognition of students’ interest and participation in a

field of college study or activity.

Therefore, generally, it is permissible for members of

Mu Phi Epsilon to join:

any social sorority/fraternity,

any honor society,

any recognition society,

o Except Phi Mu Alpha or Sigma Alpha Iota

Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma,

any professional fraternity in a field other than

music.

Members MAY NOT join any other professional music

fraternities.

Members of Mu Phi Epsilon may not join other music

fraternities or sororities, listed below:

Delta Omicron

Phi Beta

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (men only)

Sigma Alpha Iota (women only)


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Fraternity Affiliations

Two organizations we work closely with as a

professional fraternity are:

National Interfraternity Music Council (NIMC) –

Composed of the National/International Presidents

of seven music fraternities, who meet annually to

discuss matters of mutual interest. Includes as

members: Delta Omicron, Kappa Psi/Tau Beta

Sigma, Mu Phi Epsilon, Phi Beta, Phi Mu Alpha

Sinfonia, and Sigma Alpha Iota.

Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) –

Composed of thirty-six national and international

fraternities in sixteen professions with over 1.5

million members, to foster an interfraternity spirit

of cooperation and mutual benefit among all.

Mu Phi Epsilon shares similar aims and purposes with

many music organizations such as:

American Classical Music Hall of Fame

International Women’s Brass Conference

The National Association for Music Education

(NAfME)

Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)

National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC)

National Music Council (NMC)

The Society for American Music


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Professional Qualities

Professionalism is quite complex. It requires a blending of

individual and community values to achieve a harmonious

balance. Most people immediately recognize a

professional as someone who exhibits a high degree of

knowledge, skill, and sound judgment, though there is

more to being a professional than these traits alone. The

description ”professional” also encompasses a set of

personal behaviors, such as being courteous,

conscientious, and having a businesslike manner. Mu Phi

Epsilon, being a professional fraternity, chooses to

exemplify the following qualities and encourages its

members to do the same.

Integrity: honesty, confidentiality, role model to

others

Tolerance: acceptance, open to new ideas,

acknowledgement of bias, coexistence with others

Respect: empathetic, supportive, compliments roles

of others, cooperative, accepts leaders’ judgment

Initiative: independent, proactive, volunteers, asks for

guidance, delegates work effectively

Dependability: promptness, effective leadership,

participates readily, reliable

Attitude: positive outlook, polite, admits mistakes

and apologizes readily, seeks and accepts feedback,

rejects defensiveness in self and self-moderates

behavior

Function under stress: maintains composure, good

judgment, identifies unprofessional conduct

Appearance: well groomed, well dressed


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Service through Music

The ongoing Service, Education, Resource & Volunteer

(SERV) objective of Mu Phi Epsilon plays an important role

in the structure of your chapter. Much of what we stand

for is “service through music.” Under the umbrella of SERV,

members and chapters account for their many and varied

service projects. These projects are done with no payment,

and are reported to the international office as follows:

Service: To your community or school

Accompanying

Church musician

Musical group participation

Performance

Music management

Fundraising

Education: Musical instruction

Private or group lessons

Theory/music history/appreciation classes

Choral or instrumental conducting

Directing musical theater production

Instrument demonstrations

Resource: Musical activities with special populations

Individual or group service through music for

disadvantaged, geriatric, hospitals, nursing homes,

special education children, inner city children,

homeless, assisted living, homebound, abused,

minority or handicapped, concerts, sing-a-longs,

group involvement activities with rhythm instruments,

caroling, sharing taped or recorded music


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Chapter History

To be filled in from information received from

Vice President

Name of School: ____________________________________________

Name of Chapter: ___________________________________________

Date of Chapter Installation:________________________________

Faculty Advisor:_____________________________________________

Chapter Advisor:____________________________________________

Faculty members who are Mu Phis:

Important SERV projects of the chapter:

Traditions:

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o Hierarchy of Mu Phi Epsilon governance

o International Executive Board duties

o Responsibilities of International Executive Office

o What’s a province and how many are there? What is

yours?

o What’s a district and how many are there? What is

your district?

o How chapters are named

o District Directors and their role. Who is yours?

o The Governing Body of Mu Phi Epsilon

o What is the International Convention?

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Hierarchy of Mu Phi Epsilon

The International Executive Board (IEB)

The International Executive Board comprises the officers of

the fraternity, and consists of:

The International President and five Vice Presidents,

elected at the triennial International Convention

The Editor and Executive Secretary-Treasurer, who are

appointed by the elected officers.

The IEB is responsible for all Fraternity activities, enforces

the bylaws, and shapes the policies of the Fraternity.

The IEB meets in person annually to transact official

business, hear reports, and recommend policies, and

frequently through the year using other platforms.

The IEB is elected by the membership at each triennial

International Convention.

Local Members

Local Leadership

Province and District Leadership

International Leadership

International Executive Board

District Directors

Collegiate Chapter

Presidents

Collegiates Allied

Members

Alumni Chapter

Presidents

Alumni

International Committee

Chairs

International Committee Members


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International President, the Chief Executive Officer: Sets

goals, directs progress, and keeps in close touch with major

international music movements. Cooperates with Vice

Presidents to accomplish goals of their respective offices.

[email protected]

International First Vice President, Extension Officer:

Responsible for placing new collegiate chapters in qualified

schools, organizing new alumni chapters, as well as

reactivating collegiate and/or alumni chapters.

[email protected]

International Second Vice President, Collegiate Advisor:

Coordinates the work of District Directors and collegiate

chapters. [email protected]

International Third Vice President, Alumni Advisor:

Coordinates the work of District Directors and alumni

chapters. [email protected]

International Fourth Vice President, Music Advisor:

Directs the Musicological Research Contest, Original

Composition Contest, other Fraternity contests, and has

charge of convention music and programming.

[email protected]

International Fifth Vice President, Eligibility Advisor:

Answers questions about eligibility for membership, approves

candidates for special elections and special permissions,

reviews and approves all chapter bylaws.

[email protected]

International Executive Secretary-Treasurer (INEST):

Manages the International Executive Office (IEO), acts as

Recording Secretary and Treasurer of the Fraternity.

[email protected]

International Editor: Prepares and distributes the official

Fraternity publication, The Triangle of Mu Phi Epsilon.

[email protected]


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International Officers

Fill in the names of our Executive Board!

International President

___________________________________________________

1st VP, Extension

___________________________________________________

2nd VP, Collegiate Advisor

___________________________________________________

3rd VP, Alumni Advisor

___________________________________________________

4th VP, Music Advisor

___________________________________________________

5th VP, Eligibility Advisor

___________________________________________________

Executive Secretary-Treasurer

___________________________________________________

Editor

___________________________________________________


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The International Executive Office (IEO)

The IEO is the central office of the Fraternity, where all

records of membership are kept. The International

Executive Office is administered by the International

Executive Secretary-Treasurer. IEO also:

collects membership dues

processes initiations

provides membership badges and certificates for

new initiates

handles the sale and distribution of fraternity

supplies and chapter materials, such as ritual

equipment

is responsible for all financial receipts and

disbursements of the Fraternity

The International Convention

A convention for members was first held in Cincinnati,

Ohio, January, 1904. Since 1974, a convention has been

held triennially (once every three years).

Each convention is hosted by two provinces, following a

rotation pattern. Future conventions will be hosted by the

following provinces:

2014 Pacific and Pacific Southwest (recent past)

2017 West Central and Pacific Northwest

2020 Central and South Central

2023 East Central and North Central

2026 Southeast and Atlantic

2029 Eastern Great Lakes and Great Lakes


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Provinces and Districts

The United States is divided into 12 Provinces in addition

to the Philippines.

Districts consist of several chapters in close geographical

proximity, and are within the same province. There are 35

Districts, which are named according to their Province

abbreviation, and assigned a number.

Atlantic Province

A1: MA, RI, CN, Eastern NY, ME DE, VT

A2: MD, Washington DC, Northern VA, NJ

Eastern Great Lakes

EGL1: Western NY, Canada

EGL2: PA, WV

EGL3: Northeast OH


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Great Lakes

GL1: Northwest OH, MI

GL2: Central and Northeast IL

East Central

EC1: Central and Western OH

EC2: TN, KY, Southeastern IN

EC3: Southwest IN

Southeast

SE1: South VA, East VA, NC, SC

SE2: GA

SE3: FL

SE4: LA, MS, AL

South Central

SC1: Central TX

SC2: North TX, North Central TX

SC3: West, Panhandle TX

SC4: South TX, Far East TX

Central

C1: Northern AR, Southwestern IL, Eastern MO

C2: Eastern KS, Western MO

North Central

NC1: MN, Eastern IA, Eastern ND

NC2: SD, NE, Western IA, Western ND

West Central

WC1: OK, Southern KS

WC2: CO, UT, NM


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Pacific Northwest

PNW1: Eastern WA, ID, MT

PNW2: Western WA, AK

PNW3: Southwest WA, OR

Pacific

P1: Northern CA (Central Valley)

P2: CA (San Francisco Bay Area)

Pacific Southwest

PSW1: Southern CA, AZ, HI

Philippines

PL1: Philippines

For a complete listing of individual chapters, see the

Appendix, or www.muphiepsilon.org.



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District Directors (DDs)

District Directors, in many ways, hold our Fraternity

together and are identified as being highly organized and

exceptional leaders. DDs are appointed by the IEB to three

year terms.

They have direct contact with collegiate and alumni

chapter presidents, providing support, knowledge, and

advice as the year unfolds. They also keep track of Allied

members present in their district.

DDs report directly to the IEB concerning the progress of

each alumni and collegiate chapter. They also strengthen

knowledge and understanding of Fraternity procedures by

planning and overseeing district leadership meetings,

district conferences, and they attend the International

Convention.

District Directors also communicate with collegiate

members as they graduate, guiding them to appropriate

alumni chapters or Allied membership.

If you have a District Director, they will visit you once a

year to conduct a chapter review, usually in the spring.

When problems arise in your chapter, often the best

person to contact is your District Director.

Names and contact information for all District Directors

can be found at www.muphiepsilon.org and in each issue

of The Triangle.



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The Governing Body of Mu Phi Epsilon

Each chapter of the Fraternity votes on proposed changes

to the Bylaws and Standing Rules that govern the

Fraternity. Such a vote may take place at the International

Convention or via mail ballot. New International Executive

Officers are elected at each International Convention. Each

chapter has the right to send an official business delegate

to the convention, and those delegates form the supreme

governing body, which also makes certain significant

decisions on Fraternity operations and finances.

Naming Chapters

As more and more Mu Phi Epsilon chapters were

established in colleges across the country, a decision was

made to follow the Greek alphabet. For the first twenty-

four chapters, the order of the Greek alphabet, Alpha

through Omega, was followed.

After all the single Greek letters were exhausted, for

subsequent names Mu was prefixed to consecutive letters

of the Greek alphabet, then Phi, then Epsilon. After that

sequence was exhausted chapter names returned to the

beginning of the Greek alphabet for their prefixes

beginning with Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and so on.

Take a look at the Greek alphabet and see if you can

determine where your chapter is in Mu Phi Epsilon’s

history.


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The Greek Alphabet (with symbols & pronunciation)

You can tell the age of a collegiate chapter by its name:

Greek Alphabet:

1. Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and so on…

Mu, then Phi, then Epsilon:

2. Mu Alpha, Mu Beta, Mu Gamma, Mu Delta…

3. Phi Alpha, Phi Beta, Phi Gamma, Phi Delta…

4. Epsilon Alpha, Epsilon Beta, Epsilon Gamma,

Epsilon Delta…

Greek Alphabet primary and secondary:

5. Alpha, Alpha, Alpha Beta, Alpha Gamma, Alpha

Delta…

6. Beta Alpha, Beta Beta, Beta Gamma, Beta Delta…

***Special Election members may be initiated to a nearby

collegiate chapter or as members of Omega Omega.


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My Chapter Information

My chapter is________________________________________________

It is in _____________________________________________ Province

My District is: _______________________________________________

District Director: ____________________________________________

City/State ___________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________

Email:________________________________________________________

Collegiate chapters in the district/province are:

Alumni chapters in the district/province are:

Inactive chapters in my district/province are:

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Outline of what you will learn:

o Who is eligible to join Mu Phi Epsilon?

o Responsibilities of membership required of you as a

member

o The collegiate chapter

o The alumni member

o Who are the officers in your chapter and what are their

responsibilities?

o The Allied member

o Can others join Mu Phi Epsilon? Special election and

Patrons

o Mu Phi for Life

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Prospective Members and Candidates

Now it’s time to see how YOU fit in. Mu Phi Epsilon

welcomes you as a candidate for membership because

your chapter saw in you qualities of musicianship, high

scholarship, character, and friendliness, and wants you to

become part of a Fraternity with high ideals and a long

history of service.

The more you give of yourself and your talent to Mu Phi

Epsilon, the more it can mean to you.

Candidate eligibility requirements:

undergraduate students who are

o music majors or music minors, enrolled as

candidates for a degree

o attained second semester freshman

standing or its equivalent

o have a 3.0 music and 2.0 academic GPA

transfer students who meet the same requirements

must be enrolled long enough to have established

a GPA

graduate students who have been music majors or

minors or have equivalent credit

music faculty members not affiliated with another

professional music fraternity (Delta Omicron, Phi

Beta, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia or Sigma Alpha Iota)

All must meet chapter requirements of scholastic eligibility

and demonstrate qualities of musicianship, high

scholarship, character, and friendliness.


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Candidate Responsibilities:

meet all financial obligations that include:

o $15 Candidate fee

o Membership fee, which includes:

$24 initiation fee

first year’s annual international

collegiate dues

official fraternity badge

engraved membership certificate

attaining second semester freshman standing

o or be a transfer student with established

GPA at any school

complete a Mu Phi Epsilon education and

membership training period

o pass written assessment or interview

wear candidate pin (or other candidate identifier)

as instructed until receiving official badge of

fraternity at initiation

fulfill all supplemental requirements, committee

duties, and assigned projects

attend all candidate meetings unless excused by

chapter vice president

participate in a candidate recital

Once these requirements are fulfilled, you will be asked to

participate in an initiation ceremony with your executive

officers presiding. You will become a full member, and be

expected to contribute to the success of your chapter.

Read now about your responsibilities as a member in the

following pages.


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The Collegiate Chapter and Members

Mu Phi Epsilon has established over 200 collegiate

chapters. These chapters form the bulk of membership for

our Fraternity. As long as you are enrolled as a student,

you may affiliate with a collegiate chapter.

Collegiate chapter responsibilities:

give service to members, school, community, and

Mu Phi Epsilon

instill loyalty to the school and department

conduct at least two business meetings a month, at

least one with a formal ceremony

schedule at least four musical programs during the

school year, at least one of which is open to non-

members

elect officers to work in harmony with all members

plan, assist with, and attend District Conference

when scheduled, participate in a yearly chapter

review with your District Director

Collegiate member responsibilities:

maintain active status and remain in good standing

o satisfy financial obligations, including

annual Fraternity dues and any local

chapter dues, as long as enrolled as an

undergraduate

maintain required GPA

attend regular chapter meetings and activities

develop the courtesy and poise of a successful

professional member and musician

affiliate with an alumni chapter or as an Allied

member upon graduation


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The Alumni Chapter and Members

Mu Phi Epsilon has established over 100 alumni chapters.

Members become eligible for alumni status once they

have attained an undergraduate degree. Graduate

students may continue to affiliate with a collegiate

chapter, or may join an alumni chapter. Alumni members

are encouraged to remain in good standing according to

records at the International Executive Office.

Alumni members also include music professionals eligible

by special election, if they meet requirements for

membership (see Special Election).

Mu Phi Epsilon members who remain in good standing

and are reported as graduates to IEO can request to have

their alumni membership dues waived for one year (within

three years of graduation).

Alumni chapters offer members:

networking and friendships with musicians and

educators

continued affiliation with Mu Phi Epsilon

continued eligibility for Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation

scholarships and grants

participation in community service through music

opportunity to assist collegiate chapters through

scholarships and projects for collegiate musicians

performance and collaboration opportunities

additional leadership opportunities in the

Fraternity

o District Director, International Committees,

IEB, Foundation Board, etc.


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Chapter Officers

Chapters elect new officers every year to accomplish

chapter goals and requirements. Many officers have

similar responsibilities whether they are in collegiate or

alumni chapters.

Executive Officers:

President: presiding officer of all meetings,

coordinates officers

Vice President: membership and recruitment

Treasurer: finances, collects dues

Secretary (Recording, Corresponding, Alumni): record

keeping and correspondence

Other Officers:

Historian: documents and catalogs chapter events

Chorister: director of musical activity, leads songs

Steward: doorkeeper, keeps ritual equipment

Chaplain: service (SERV chair) and morale

In general, officer responsibilities are to:

read the Officer Manual

participate in all ceremonies

acknowledge all communications from International

officers, chairmen, and District Directors

attend chapter reviews, District’s Leadership

Conference, and/or the District Conference

perform duties while exhibiting qualities of a

professional

train and turn over to successor all manuals,

materials, Chapter records, and instructions

pertaining to your office


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Allied Members

Allied members qualify for alumni chapter membership,

but are unable to affiliate with an alumni chapter because

of geographical distance or other extenuating

circumstances. An Allied member desires to continue

Fraternity affiliation, take advantage of awards and grants,

be eligible for leadership positions, support the Fraternity

and its Foundation, and benefit from its publications.

Mu Phi Epsilon has Allied members throughout the world.

Steps for becoming an Allied member:

1. When not geographically close to an Alumni

chapter, contact IEO to affiliate

([email protected])

2. graduate in good standing OR achieve

membership through special election

3. Pay membership dues to remain in good

standing

4. Keep in touch with other Allied members in

your province through regular contact with a

district director or the closest Mu Phi Epsilon

chapter to you. Alternatively, utilize networking

options available through the website or other

platforms

5. Take advantage of Foundation scholarships

and grants, keep up to date by receiving The

Triangle, attend District Conferences, and the

International Convention


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Special Election Members

Individuals who did not join a collegiate chapter of Mu Phi

Epsilon may gain membership through Special Election.

These candidates must be submitted through an alumni

chapter and receive approval from the IEB.

Eligibility for Special Election:

Show evidence of musical talent

Actively engaged in some area of music

Not enrolled in school as an undergraduate

Meet requirements for collegiate eligibility (3.0

GPA in music, OR music major/minor) OR have

demonstrated outstanding musical ability for 2+

years

Seek active membership in alumni chapter

Not a member of another professional music

fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota, or Phi Mu Alpha

Special Election candidates must complete an education

and training period administered through an alumni

chapter and complete the assessment. They may be

inducted as members of a nearby collegiate chapter or of

Omega Omega chapter.

It is quite common for our alumni or Allied members to

meet individuals in their professional careers who meet

these requirements, but are not a part of another mutually

exclusive organization. We encourage you continue to

expand membership opportunities to deserving

colleagues throughout your career!


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Chapter Patrons

Chapter Patrons are persons who may not meet initiation

requirements but are nonetheless highly supportive of Mu

Phi’s endeavors. Patrons MAY be members of other

professional music fraternities or sororities.

Chapter Patrons are NOT considered members of Mu Phi

Epsilon, but are individuals who are interested in helping

or assisting collegiate or alumni chapters or the Fraternity

as a whole, and may be elected by a chapter to assist in

sponsoring related activities or administering awards.

Collegiate and alumni chapters may seek Patrons to

support their chapter efforts and the projects of Mu Phi

Epsilon. Patrons are welcome to attend open meetings,

recitals, chapter events/activities, perform in musical

endeavors, and participate in service.

A Patron may be formally installed with the Patron

Installation Ceremony. Patron pins are available from the

IEO.

Mu Phi for Life

Mu Phi Epsilon membership is not an oath taken

lightly. The bonds and friendships you build in the

Fraternity will last you a lifetime. The commitment

you make when taking your vow of membership

should be cherished and remembered forever!

Music, Friendship, and Harmony are ideals all Mu

Phis share. We encourage you to continue to

affiliate as an alumni or Allied member to

maintain your connections and make new ones as

you embark on your career as a

music or other, professional.


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My Chapter Leadership

Chapter Executive Officers:

President:____________________________________________________

Vice President:______________________________________________

Recording Secretary:________________________________________

Treasurer:____________________________________________________

Alumni Secretary:___________________________________________

Corresponding Secretary:___________________________________

Other officers:

Historian:____________________________________________________

Chaplain:____________________________________________________

Chorister: ___________________________________________________

Steward:_____________________________________________________

Other elected or appointed officers:

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o Committees that aid in chapter and fraternity

operation

o Rules by which chapters and members abide: Bylaws

and Standing Rules

o How do we get things done? Robert’s Rules and

meeting procedures

o How do we know what to do? Fraternity documents

o The official publication of the Fraternity and how often

it is published

o How do we all stay connected? Website, technology,

conferences, and International Convention

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International Committees

It takes more than the IEB and IEO to keep Mu Phi Epsilon

moving. There are ten committees that are appointed and

work under the supervision of the IEB.

ACME (Artists, Composers, Musicologists, Educators) –

maintain an ACME honoree list and solicit new ACME

honorees.

Bylaws – receive and consider all proposed amendments

to the International Bylaws and Standing Rules.

Finance – review the annual budget for the approval of

the IEB and act as advisor on financial matters.

International – maintains connections among members

of Mu Phi Epsilon who live outside the United States.

International Convention Chairman – supervises general

convention plans under the direction of the IEB.

Membership – helps with member services and retention.

Music Librarian/Archivist – maintains archive of

compositions, written materials, and media reproductions

of music by Mu Phi Epsilon composers and authors.

Parliamentarian – advises on proposed changes to the

International Bylaws and oversees parliamentary

procedures during conventions.

Website – creates and maintains Internet websites, pages,

and email addresses for the Fraternity and its chapters. We

are currently on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and

continue to work to increase our social media presence

and enhance public relations.


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Chapter Committees

Like the IEB, your chapter needs more than just its officers

to function efficiently and accomplish its goals. Your

officers will assign you to serve on a committee that will

have specific tasks throughout the year. They may also,

from time to time, create an ad-hoc committee that

functions for a short time and is disbanded once its

assigned job is done. Here are some of the standing

committees your chapter might use:

Finance - Fundraising, auditing, and budgeting

Rush - Plan membership events

Program - Musical events (often called musicale)

Foundation - Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation opportunities

SERV - Plans service projects

Social - Plans social events

Alumni - Contacts alumni and plans joint events

Chairs of these committees are appointed by your

executive officers, or might be elected.

Ask current members who your chairs for these

committees are, and what other committees you might

have! What strengths can you contribute to these

committees?


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Bylaws and Standing Rules

No organization can function without rules and guidelines.

All fraternities and other nonprofit organizations are

required to have a set of rules, often with very specific

language and style, called bylaws.

Our International Bylaws detail who can be a member,

who can be an international officer, the responsibilities of

officers and chapters, how dues are established, and so on.

To see a copy, visit our website.

Your chapter has its own set of bylaws. Bylaws are typically

very similar among individual chapters, with small

differences (How many votes are needed to pass new

rules? What are our chapter dues?). Chapter bylaws may

NEVER be in conflict with the International Bylaws. Chapter

bylaws must be re-approved in the year after an

International Convention if changes were made to the

International Bylaws.

Chapters also have traditions and other policies that are

very specific. They might include things like your

attendance policy, service hour requirements, additional

GPA requirements, or alcohol/drug policies. Each chapter

is allowed to vary these important rules based on its

needs, and they are set forth in a separate chapter

document, not part of the bylaws, called Standing Rules

and Traditions. The International Fraternity also has

Standing Rules that give extra information and establish

policies that clarify or extend ideas in the fraternity bylaws.

Take this time to have your Vice President review with

you important parts of your chapter’s Standing Rules.


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Robert’s Rules & Business Meeting Procedures

Meetings with many people can get chaotic if they are not

organized, with clear rules for who can talk at what time.

Mu Phi Epsilon uses Robert’s Rules of Order to dictate its

proceedings, and your chapter might utilize these rules for

its meetings as well. Here are some important guidelines

to remember:

The president is the presiding officer who:

follows the order of business and calls for reports

asks for motions to make business decisions

maintains order during discussions

reports all votes, stating “Motion carried” or

“Motion defeated”

recognizes members for the privilege to speak

refrains from expressing personal opinions on any

question unless the chair is turned over to another

member

votes only in case of a tie

Rules for speaking at a meeting:

You must be recognized by the presiding officer

You can only speak twice per issue

You have two minutes maximum, each time you

speak

If utilized, you must identify whether you are ‘for’ or

‘against’ a motion when you speak

You can also have a ‘point of order’ (the room is

hot!), a ‘point of information’ (what was that date?),

or a point of interest (a comment that clarifies or

answers a question)


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In general, your meeting will follow an Order Of Business:

1. Steward has prepared room in advance, with table for

President and Secretary

2. Steward takes password and grip at door from all who

enter, closes door and is seated near it

3. President calls meeting to order with raps of the gavel

and conducts Opening Ceremony from the Ritual book

4. Minutes of previous meeting are read; they are

approved either as read or as corrected

5. Reports of chapter officers and committee chairmen

are called for and given (often the bulk of the meeting)

6. Open discussion, where members can ask questions of

officers and chairmen, according to speaking rules

7. Unfinished business, if there is any carried over from

previous meeting

8. New business, things the membership has not heard

or seen previously

9. Announcements, when any member can be recognized

to give any news or information

10. Closing Ceremony, as designated in the Ritual

Minutes include these necessary items:

report what is done at a meeting; should

designate the kind of meeting as “regular,”

“special,” or “called.”

all motions, whether carried or defeated

(except those withdrawn), with the result of the

vote

name of the person making motions (but not

the second)

include resolutions in full, exactly as stated

Reports are filed, NOT stated in minutes


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Motions are the means of conducting business. All

business must be put in form of a motion and seconded

before it can be discussed and voted upon.

Following is an example of the basic use of a motion.

Proper Steps of a Motion:

President: “Will someone make a motion in regard to

this matter in order that we may discuss the

question?”

Member (standing): “Madam/Mr. President”

President: “Jane Doe”

Member: “I move that the spring concert be given in

the school auditorium on May 10th.”

Second Member: “I second the motion.”

President: “It has been moved and seconded that the

spring concert be held in the school auditorium on

May 10th. Is there any discussion?”

Discussion follows, utilizing speaking rules.

Either: Time expires, there is no more discussion, or

some member says “I move the previous question,”

which means that members must vote whether they

are ready for the question. Members must

immediately vote on whether they are ready to stop

the discussion.

If a majority so agrees, the President must

immediately bring the main motion to a vote.

If a majority disagrees, the discussion on the motion

may continue.

President collects votes by verbal acclamation or by

secret ballot

Alternatively, the motion may be “Sent to committee

for revision” or “Tabled until the next meeting” Both

would have to be approved by a vote.


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Important Fraternity Documents

The bylaws and Standing Rules are the most important

documents of our Fraternity. However, there are a few

others that give direction and explanation of how we

operate.

These documents are prepared by the IEB and distributed

on the website or by the IEO. Take note of these in case

you become an officer one day.

Manuals for collegiate and alumni chapter officers,

District Directors, Faculty and Chapter Advisors

Guide to Membership

Ritual Book

Guidelines for establishing collegiate and alumni

chapters

Songs of Mu Phi Epsilon

Mu Phi Epsilon Composers and Authors – catalog

of compositions/publications by members of Mu

Phi Epsilon

Directory

The Triangle of Mu Phi Epsilon

The Triangle of Mu Phi Epsilon is the official publication of

the Fraternity and was first issued in 1905 as an annual

yearbook. It is now published in quarterly issues, covering

activities of chapters and outstanding individuals, special

features, and articles of professional interest. Issues are

available to view on the fraternity website




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Staying Connected

Although you might develop close relationships with

members of your own chapter, it’s important to keep in

mind that the bonds of Mu Phi Epsilon extend beyond

your school. There are members of collegiate and alumni

chapters across the world!

Keeping in touch with as many of these members as you

can will benefit you professionally and personally, further

the aims of the Fraternity, and will help keep the

organization alive and thriving, so that one day others can

have the same relationships and experiences.

Here are some ways that you can stay connected with

other members of Mu Phi Epsilon:

Read The Triangle of Mu Phi Epsilon

Attend district and province conferences

Utilize social media and websites such as

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Google+,

etc.

Visit our official website www.muphiepsilon.org

Attend the International Convention:

o Conventions are held once every three

years, and are a great way to connect with

members of other chapters, experience the

full scope of Mu Phi Epsilon and its reach,

get to know members of the IEB, and be

involved in decisions that will affect the

future of the fraternity.



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My Chapter Bylaws, Standing Rules & Committees

Chapter committees and chairs:

Bylaws:

How many are needed to pass a vote (quorum)?___________

What are my chapter dues?_________________________________

How many meetings a month? _____________________________

Days’ notice if a meeting is cancelled?______________________

When are elections held?___________________________________

Standing Rules:

Attendance Policy:

Other policies of note:

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o The Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation

o Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition

o Scholarships and grants available to members

o The Fraternity’s oldest project of service

o Fraternity contests open to members

o Collegiate, alumni, and chapter awards

o The International Sterling Achievement Award

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The Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation

In 1963, the 60th anniversary year of the Fraternity, the

Mu Phi Epsilon Memorial Foundation was incorporated as

a nonprofit entity. The Foundation was authorized and

established by the Fraternity. In 1993, the word “Memorial”

was deleted.

The Foundation is operated exclusively for charitable and

educational purposes, for the promotion and

advancement of music throughout the world and for the

benefit of philanthropic projects consistent with the

philosophy of the Fraternity.

The Foundation has its own board of directors, one of

which is the Mu Phi Epsilon International President.

The Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation:

offers scholarships and grants to YOU as a

member in good standing of the Fraternity

supports philanthropies

holds the International Competition

Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition

Since 1963, the International Competition (originally called

the Sterling Staff Concert Series) has been held. The

competition offers performance opportunities to

outstanding young performers. The winner of the

competition, which is held triennially, is offered concert

opportunities booked by the Foundation and sponsored

by chapters during the two years following a competition.


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Foundation Scholarships and Grants

Several categories of scholarships and grants are available,

and are listed below. Applications are due March 1st of

every calendar year.

Grants

General Grants

Composition & Theory

Scholarships

Conducting

Instrumental

Chamber Music

Arts Management

Music Education

Music Technology

Music Therapy

Keyboard

World Music

Voice

Summer Scholarships

A concise list of all current scholarships and grants is in

the appendix of this guide, and applications and more

details are available at www.mpefoundation.org.

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Fraternity Projects & Gifts

The Fraternity itself also has projects and activities,

which include:

Chapter programs that include music by Mu Phi

Epsilon composers

Original Composition Contest and Musicological

Research Contest

A library of works by Mu Phi Epsilon composers

The book Mu Phi Epsilon Composers and Authors,

Multicultural programs of performance and

lectures/demonstrations

Commissioned and published works by composers

Financial aid and gifts of music, instruments, and

books to community music schools, locally and

internationally

Emphasis on music by American composers each

year in November as part of Founders Day

celebration

For examples of notable contributions, see


Fraternity Contests

The Fraternity offers two contests for members. Each

contest is held biennially in opposite years, and open to all

members in good standing.

Original Composition Contest: seeks original

unpublished compositions, judged by three composers,

includes a monetary award

Musicological Research Contest: judged by three

musicologists, includes a monetary award



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Collegiate Fraternity Awards

The Fraternity also presents awards to collegiates for

specific accomplishments.

Province Collegiate Chapter Awards: Given annually

to one outstanding chapter in each province.

International Collegiate Chapter of the Year: Given

annually to the outstanding collegiate chapter based

primarily upon prompt and efficient conduct of

chapter business with IEO and IEB, conscientious

fulfillment of all duties required by chapter officers,

service to school and community, and participation in

Fraternity goals and directives. Selected from the

Province Collegiate Chapter Awards.

Province Achievement Awards: Awarded annually by

the International Executive Board to the most

outstanding senior member in each province. Each

Collegiate chapter selects a nominee, and the IEB

chooses a province winner.

o includes a monetary award

International Sterling Achievement: Award given

annually by the International Executive Board to the

most outstanding senior member of the year, selected

from Province Achievement Award winners, based

upon scholarship, Mu Phi Epsilon activities, campus

and professional involvement.

o includes a monetary award


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Alumni Fraternity Awards

Mu Phi Epsilon gives awards to outstanding alumni

members as well as non-members who are distinguished

in the field of music. Some of these awards are annual

and others are only given in convention years.

* = awarded at any time

*Violet Achievement Award: Given by alumni chapters

to recognize outstanding members, who have never been

international officers, for loyalty and service in the chapter

Mary Alice Cox Award for Lifelong Learning: Given

annually to an affiliated alumni member of 10 or more

years to support continued or renewed professional

development in any field of professional music.

Competitive by application; includes a monetary award.

Orah Ashley Lamke Distinguished Alumni Award:

Given annually for long, loyal, dedicated service.

Award of Merit: Given in a convention year to

outstanding members of the Fraternity who bring honor

to the Fraternity in their particular fields of music

Elizabeth Mathias Award: Given in a convention year to

members on the basis of outstanding achievement and

professional recognition

Speciale-Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award: Given in

the convention year to recognize service to the Fraternity

beyond the local chapter level

Citations of Merit: Awarded to distinguished musicians

or music advocates who are not members of the Fraternity

*International Sterling Patron: to a non-member, for

distinguished service to music and/or the Fraternity


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Our Awards and My Scholarships

Current International Competition Winner:

______________________________________________________________

Voice or Instrumentation:

______________________________________________________________

Date of concert that will be closest to my chapter:

_____________________________________________________________

What awards has your chapter earned from the Fraternity

in the past few years?

Have any individuals from your chapter earned a

scholarship or grant from the Foundation?

What scholarships or grants would YOU qualify for, or are

interesting to you?

Appendix B: Scholarships and Grants

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Collegiate/ Alumni Chapters, and Districts A1 *Beta – New England Conservatory

*Phi Upsilon – Boston University

*Epsilon Psi – Julliard School

*Gamma Omega – Rhode Island College

Boston Alumni

New York City Alumni Chapter

A2 *Phi Gamma – Peabody Institute

Phi Psi – University of Mary Washington

*Delta Delta – University of Maryland

*Delta Omicron – Salisbury State

Zeta Epsilon - Randolph-Macon College

Zeta Xi – Howard University

Washington, DC Alumni

EGL1 Lambda – Ithaca College

Mu Upsilon – Eastman School

*Delta Iota – Talbot College

*Delta Upsilon – SUNY Genesco

Zeta Eta – Binghamton University

Rochester Alumni Chapter

EGL2 Phi Omega – Westminster College

*Epsilon Nu – West Virginia University

Epsilon Upsilon – Duquesne University

*Alpha Theta – Pennsylvania State University

Delta Mu – Slippery Rock University

EGL3 Phi – Mount Union College

Mu Phi – Baldwin Wallace College

Phi Omicron – Cleveland Institute

*Gamma Phi – Cleveland State

Alliance Alumni Chapter

Cleveland Area Alumni Chapter

GL1 *Gamma – University of Michigan

*Phi Kappa – Wayne State University

Epsilon – University of Toledo

Epsilon Lambda – Eastern Michigan University

*Delta Gamma – Grand Valley State


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Ann Arbor Alumni Chapter

Detroit Alumni Chapter

Toledo Alumni Chapter

GL2 *Mu Xi – American Conservatory of Music

*Phi Sigma – DePaul University

*Epsilon Xi – University of Illinois

Alpha Omicron – Roosevelt University

Gamma Nu – Chicago State University

Zeta Pi – Lake Forest College

Urbana – Champaign Alumni Chapter

EC1 Mu Pi – Ohio Wesleyan University

*Alpha Alpha – CCM of the University of Cincinnati

Gamma Eta – Central State University

Cincinnati Alumni Chapter

Dayton Alumni Chapter

EC2 Kappa – Butler University

Beta Theta – Tennessee Tech University

Beta Psi – University of Indianapolis

*Beta Omega – Ball State University

*Delta Kappa – Cumberland College, Kentucky

Indianapolis Alumni Chapter

EC3 Zeta – DePauw University

*Epsilon Omicron – Indiana University

Gamma Psi – St. Mary-of-the-Woods College

Bloomington Alumni Chapter

Terra Haute Area Alumni Chapter

SE1 Alpha Zeta – Radford University

Alpha Xi – University of North Carolina-Greensboro

*Alpha Upsilon – Furman University

*Gamma Rho – North Carolina A&T

*Delta Phi – Averett College

Zeta Zeta – Elon University

Zeta Theta - Lynchburg College

Zeta Sigma – High Point University

Zeta Phi – University of North Carolina-Wilmington

SE2 Mu – Brenau University


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Gamma Pi – Shorter College

*Delta Epsilon – Columbus College

*Delta Zeta – Emory University

Delta Tau – Mercer University

Delta Psi – Clayton State University

*Zeta Gamma – Augusta State University

*Zeta Iota – LaGrange College

Zeta Kappa – Young Harris College

Zeta Omicron – Reinhardt University

Atlanta Alumni Chapter

SE3 *Beta Beta – Jacksonville University

Beta Chi – Florida State University

*Delta Eta – University of North Florida

SE4 *Epsilon Gamma – Belhaven College

*Alpha Gamma – University of Southern Mississippi

*Beta Gamma – University of Alabama

Beta Zeta – Southern University

Gamma Zeta – Delta State

Delta Nu – Millsaps College

*Delta Chi—McNeese University

Baton Rough Alumni Chapter

SC1 Mu Theta – University of Texas

Alpha Omega – Stephen F. Austin University

Gamma Tau—University of St. Thomas

Zeta Mu – Texas A&M University, College Station

*Austin Alumni Chapter

SC2 *Mu Chi – Southern Methodist University

Phi Tau – University of North Texas

Phi Xi – Baylor University

Epsilon Epsilon – Texas Christian University

Beta Mu – Texas A&M University, Commerce

Delta Pi – Tarleton State University

Dallas Alumni Chapter

Denton Alumni Chapter

*Ft Worth Alumni Chapter

SC3 *Mu Kappa—University of Oklahoma, OK

*Epsilon Pi – Texas Tech University


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*Alpha Iota – Midwestern State

Alpha Nu – West Texas A&M University

Alpha Sigma – Abilene Christian University

Gamma Gamma – Southwestern Oklahoma State

Zeta Beta—Cameron University, OK

SC4 Alpha Pi – Texas State University, San Marcos

Beta Kappa – Trinity University

*Gamma Delta – University of Texas – Pan American

Delta Omega – Our Lady of the Lake University

Zeta Nu – St. Mary’s University

San Antonio Alumni Chapter

C1 Epsilon Kappa – Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

*Epsilon Tau – University of St. Louis

*Beta Iota – Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Beta Omicron – Western Illinois University

Zeta Alpha – Williams Baptist College

St Louis Area Alumni Chapter

C2 *Xi – University of Kansas

*Mu Mu – Kansas State University

Alpha Kappa – University of Missouri, Kansas City

Alpha Mu – Missouri State University

*Gamma Alpha – Evangelical College

Kansas City Alumni Chapter

Lawrence Alumni Chapter

Springfield Alumni Chapter

NC1 *Omega – Drake University

Mu Alpha – Simpson College

Mu Psi – Coe College

*Phi Iota – Concordia College

Epsilon Alpha – College of St. Catherine

*Delta Lambda – Augsburg College

Zeta Lambda – Waldorf College

Zeta Rho – University of Minnesota Duluth

Minneapolis/St. Paul Alumni Chapter

Cedar Rapids Alumni Chapter

NC2 *Mu Gamma – University of Nebraska

*Mu Tau – University of South Dakota


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*Phi Zeta – Morningside College

*Beta Nu – Dickinson College

Beta Pi – Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln Alumni Chapter

WC1 Phi Pi – Wichita State University

Epsilon Phi—Friends University

*Alpha Chi—Southwestern College, KS

*Gamma Epsilon – Oral Roberts University

Wichita Alumni Chapter

WC2 *Epsilon Mu—University of Utah, UT

Delta Rho – University of Colorado-Boulder

Denver Alumni Chapter

Colorado Springs Alumni Chapter

PNW1 *Mu Beta – Washington State University

*Mu Zeta – Whitman College

*Epsilon Iota – East Washington State

*Epsilon Rho – University of Montana

*Alpha Psi – Whitworth College

*Gamma Kappa – Boise State University

Zeta Tau - Gonzaga

PNW2 *Tau – University of Washington

Epsilon Sigma – Pacific Lutheran University

*Beta Phi – Seattle Pacific University

Tacoma Alumni Chapter

PNW3 Nu – University of Oregon

Phi Lambda – Willamette University

*Epsilon Delta – Lewis & Clark College

*Epsilon Theta – Linfield College

*Alpha Lambda – Portland State

*Beta Sigma – Western Oregon University

Portland Alumni Chapter

P1 Mu Eta – University of the Pacific, Stockton

*Phi Chi – CSU Fresno

Alpha Delta – CSU Sacramento

*Beta Lambda – CSU Chico

*Delta Alpha – CSU Stanislaus


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Fresno Alumni Chapter

Sacramento Alumni Chapter

P2 Phi Mu – San Jose State University

*Epsilon Omega – San Francisco State

*Alpha Epsilon – Holy Names College

*Beta Eta – CSU Hayward

Berkeley Alumni Chapter

San Francisco Alumni Chapter

San Jose Alumni Chapter

PSW1 Mu Nu – University of Southern California

*Phi Nu – UC Los Angeles

*Beta Delta – UC Santa Barbara

Beta Alpha – CSU Fullerton

Gamma Sigma—CSU Dominguez Hills

*Gamma Chi – California State Tech Pomona

*Delta Xi – Arizona State University

Delta Sigma – UC Irvine

Zeta Delta – University of La Verne

Zeta Upsilon – Santa Monica College

Fullerton Alumni Chapter

Los Angeles Alumni Chapter

Palos Verdes/South Bay Alumni Chapter

Phoenix Area Alumni Chapter

San Diego Alumni Chapter

PL1 Alpha Tau – Philippine Women’s University, Manila

Beta Xi – University of the Philippines, Quezon City

* denotes inactive chapter


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Foundation Scholarships Grants General:

MERLE MONTGOMERY DOCTORAL GRANT: $1,000 for a

doctoral candidate whose advanced work toward the degree

is at a significant stage of completion.

GRANT-IN-AID*: $1,000 for a specific purpose essential to

completion of an exceptional musical project or undertaking

well beyond the planning stage.

MABEL HENDERSON MEMORIAL GRANT FOR

INTERNATIONAL STUDY: $1,000 for study outside the United

States to be awarded on the basis of high achievement in an

applicant's major field.

HELEN HAUPT ALUMNI CHAPTER PROJECT GRANTS: $2,000 to

help support one or more special projects undertaken by

alumni chapters.

WIESE-ABEGG COLLEGIATE CHAPTER PROJECT GRANTS:

$1,000 to help support one or more special projects

undertaken by collegiate chapters.

Conducting:

JOHN AND MARY VIRGINIA FONCANNON CHORAL

CONDUCTING OR SACRED MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: $7,000 for

study in choral conducting or sacred music.

JOHN AND MARY VIRGINIA FONCANNON CONDUCTING/

COACHING SCHOLARSHIP: $7,000 to support a scholarship for

study of conducting/coaching.

Instrumental:

ALBERTA DENK SCHOLARSHIP FOR VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO*:

$1,000 to a music major for study in music performance.

GERKE COLLEGIATE ARTIST SCHOLARSHIPS: Woodwinds,

Brass, Percussion, Strings*: Two $1,000 awards for

undergraduate music majors with at least a B average in music

and a C average in all other subjects.

BETH LANDIS VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP: $5,000 for

undergraduate or graduate study in violin.

JEAN LOUISE MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 to an

undergraduate or graduate instrumentalist (brass, woodwinds,

strings or percussion) for study in music performance.

ELEANOR HALE WILSON CELLO SCHOLARSHIP*: $2,000 for


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undergraduate or graduate music education, music therapy,

or performance majors whose primary instrument is cello.

Composition and Theory:

LILLIAN HARLAN RAMAGE GRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN

COMPOSITION*: $1,000 to a graduate student in composition.

ELLEN JANE LORENZ PORTER GRANT FOR GRADUATE WORK

IN COMPOSITION: $1,000 to a graduate student working on

an advanced degree in composition.

RUTH DEAN MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 to a student

majoring in Music Theory or Composition.

Chamber music:

JAMES AND LOLA FAUST CHAMBER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP:

$5,000 to a chamber ensemble with one or two members of

Mu Phi Epsilon (depending on total number of members)

involved in a chamber group that can demonstrate a

performance history of at least two years.

Arts Management:

EDYTHE G. BURDIN SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 to a student

studying arts management

Music Education:

MADGE CATHCART GERKE SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 for study in

music education to an applicant with no professional

classroom teaching experience who will complete certification

requirements within this current academic year.

BETH LANDIS MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: $5,000 for

undergraduate or graduate study in music education.

HAZEL B. MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP*: $1,000 for graduate study

in music education.

NADINE WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 to an applicant

currently enrolled in an accredited program of graduate study

in music education.

Music Technology:

BETTYLOU SCANDLING HUBIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR MUSIC

TECHNOLOGY: $1,500 in memory of Lucie Benefiel Scandling

for a project or study involving music technology.


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Music Therapy:

LA VERNE JACKSON MEMORIAL MUSIC THERAPY

SCHOLARSHIP: $1,500 awarded on the basis of evidence that

the applicant is enrolled in an accredited music therapy

program and will be doing a pre-internship/internship with a

special population.

Keyboard:

BERNSTEIN-CROSMAN SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 piano

scholarship for foreign study outside the United States in a

country other than the country of an applicant's birth or

citizenship.

ELEANOR B. WEILER and MILDRED B. FRAME PIANO

SCHOLARSHIP: $6,000 to support one or more scholarships

for study in France (preferably Paris).

ELEANOR B. WEILER and MILDRED B. FRAME PIANO

SCHOLARSHIP: $6,000 to support one or more scholarships

for study in France (preferably Paris).

HELEN HAUPT PIANO SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 to a pianist.

WIHLA HUTSON ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 to an

organist.

World Music

BETTYLOU SCANDLING HUBIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR WORLD

MUSIC/MULTICULTURAL MUSIC: $1,500 awarded in memory

of Lucie Benefiel Scandling. The applicant must submit a

proposal and relevant supporting materials. This may focus on

study, travel, publication or performance.

Summer Scholarships:

ELEANOR HALE WILSON SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS: Six $1,000

awards for study at any American or International Summer

Music Program.

MU PHI EPSILON FOUNDATION is also proud to support,

through our philanthropic gifts, the following summer

programs:

Aspen Music School

Banff Center for the Arts

Brevard Music Center


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Chautauqua Institution

Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony

International Festival at Round Top

Music Academy of the West

Tanglewood Music Center

Members of Mu Phi Epsilon applying to the above institutions

for their summer programs should advise them of your

membership in the Fraternity for consideration of scholarship

funds distributed directly by said institution.

Voice:

ELIZABETH BOLDENWECK VOICE SCHOLARSHIP*: $1,000 for

undergraduate study in voice.

MIKANNA CLARK TAURMAN VOICE SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 for

postgraduate study in voice.

SARA EIKENBERRY VOICE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP:

$1,000 for a deserving mezzo-soprano or contralto voice

student.

SARA EIKENBERRY VOICE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000

for a deserving mezzo-soprano or contralto voice student.

INES PRATT JAMISON SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 to a music

education major who is studying voice.

BRENA HAZZARD VOICE SCHOLARSHIP: $5,000 awarded on

behalf of the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter to any member of

Mu Phi who is pursuing vocal study.

For more information on these scholarships and

grants, which can change yearly (including amounts),

please visit www.mpefoundation.org.

Appendix C: Index

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Index Awards

Collegiate 55

Alumni 56

Badge, Membership 11

Bylaws 44

Candidates

Eligibility 32

Pin 12

Responsibilities 33

Committees

Chapter 43

International 42

Chapters

Alumni 35

Collegiate 34

Nomenclature 28

Officers 36

List 58

Creed 3

Districts 24-26

District Directors 27

Documents 48

Foundation

History 52

Competition 52

Grants/ scholarships 53

List 67

Founders 9

Founders’ Day/ Fund 10

Fraternity

Affiliations 15

Contests 54

Professional 13-14

Projects/Gifts 54

Fuqua, Elizabeth Matthias 9

Governing Body 28

Greek Alphabet 29

Hierarchy 20

History 9-11

How To iv

International Convention 23

International Executive Board (IEB)

Description 20

Officers 21

International Executive Office (IEO)

Description 23

International Executive

Secretary Treasurer

(INEST) 21

Membership

Allied 37

Alumni 35

Collegiate 34

Special Election 38

Minutes 46

Mu Phi for Life 39

Patrons 39

Pin, Candidate 12

Pin, Membership (see Badge)

President (presiding) 45

Professional Qualities 16

Provinces 24

Purposes and Aims 2

Robert’s Rules

Motions 47

Order of Business 46

Point of Order 45

Point of Interest 45

Point of Information 45

Speaking Rules 45

Service (SERV) 17

Special Election 38

Standing Rules 44

Sterling, Winthrop S 9

Triangle

Our (Songs) 4-7

The (Journal) 48

Worksheets

Membership Class v

Initiation Day vi

Chapter History 18

IEB 22

Chapter Info 30

Chapter Officers 40

Chapter Bylaws etc 50

Awards/ Scholarships 57